General info to help me decide

Invicta · 26-09-2010, 10:42

I've been offered a K reg Maverick at a very good price but I don't have a clue about thems other than by looking on Wikipedia.

I've currently got a diesel Mitsi Mk2 Pajero 2.5 and a very rare petrol Mitsi J26Jeep so please excuse my ignorance about these Fords/Nissans.

I would use it mainly on road but as I work on a number of estates the occassional light work on grassland would be required. I won't be pulling any heavy trailers, etc.

Any help about parts, insurance, reliability, strengths and weaknesses would be much appreciated to help me decide whether to get the Maverick and get rid of the Pajero.
Many thanks,
Bernard

clivvy · 26-09-2010, 10:48

HI Bernard.

if you alreay own 4x4's, your half way there. The Mavericks/terranos are pretty straight forward. You dont need advice checking gearbox/4x4, and the engine is very robust. Look for coolant leak at the front of the head, bubbling in the expansion tank, look for smoke-colour is important. power wise if sluggish, check the banjo filter in the pump. check the air filter-these cars are quite sensitive if the filte risnt right. the oil filters can sometimes not fit right, have a look, easy to see, they weep oil if not dealed. Fuel filter an easy one, again, cheap filters dont fit right and let air in, check its tight but not too tight (or youll struggle to get it off)

worn bushes, drop links and front shocks common, check for rust under the front wheel arches towards the cabin, hard to see but it sets in where the mud gets stuck, same at the back.

sills - again common at the back near the rear arch.

thats about it, everything else is no different to any other car.

good luck!

Invicta · 26-09-2010, 11:21

Clivvy,
Many thanks for such a quick, friendly and helpful reply.
I'm going to take your list and tick them off then decide what to do.

I've had a look on the Milners web site and the common parts are about the same cost as those for the Pajero and the insurance quotes aren't making my wallet beg for mercy.

I'll keep you posted and send my £10 subscription through if I go ahead,
Bernard

Invicta · 27-09-2010, 18:20

I used the check list and decided to go for it.

Apart from requiring 2 tyres and a rear offside light that needs wiring properly
it looks good to go.
When it was first fired up there was a drop of oil that burnt off but that stopped after a few minutes and was, we think, caused by a slight spillage when it was last topped up.

Drove it back home over 40 miles last night and was impressed it certainly has more go than my old 2.5 Pajero!

Another new subscriber.

Bernard

zippy656 · 27-09-2010, 18:33

welcome to the mad house

youll save you £!0 over and over

clivvy · 27-09-2010, 19:29

awesome, well done that man!

(RIP) PLANK · 27-09-2010, 19:43

welcome to the club, i was going to chip in earlier but clivy said all there was to say

11redrex · 27-09-2010, 20:30

Welcome Invicta, the tenner membership is worth it's weight in gold. If you can't find the answer to any problems in a search, just ask - there's no such thing as a stupid question - and someone will be along with the answer

clivvy · 27-09-2010, 20:32

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Originally Posted by 11redrex

Welcome Invicta, the tenner membership is worth it's weight in gold. If you can't find the answer to any problems in a search, just ask - there's no such thing as a stupid question - and someone will be along with the answer

unfortunately there is such a thing as a stupid answer, but hey, its all fun!

zippy656 · 27-09-2010, 21:34

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Originally Posted by clivvy

a stupid answer, but hey, its all fun!

that will be my answers then

briggie · 27-09-2010, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

that will be my answers then

or mine

zippy656 · 27-09-2010, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

or mine

Thats true.. .

fastest finger..........

Adz · 27-09-2010, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invicta

I've been offered a K reg Maverick at a very good price but I don't have a clue about thems other than by looking on Wikipedia.

I've currently got a diesel Mitsi Mk2 Pajero 2.5 and a very rare petrol Mitsi J26Jeep so please excuse my ignorance about these Fords/Nissans.

I would use it mainly on road but as I work on a number of estates the occassional light work on grassland would be required. I won't be pulling any heavy trailers, etc.

Any help about parts, insurance, reliability, strengths and weaknesses would be much appreciated to help me decide whether to get the Maverick and get rid of the Pajero.
Many thanks,
Bernard

Being lazy

Haven't read the replys

I would stay with the Mitsy BUT the Nissan 2.7td / 2.7tdi are far superior with regards to servicing & life span so it depends on how many miles ya going to do & what creature comforts you like

Stuarty · 27-09-2010, 21:57

I agree the shogun is a better machine to drive my dads had two and they are way better to drive than the terrano the seats in the terrano are awful aswell.

briggie · 27-09-2010, 22:02

well , ive had a shogun .... 2.8 intercooler turbo ...yep was very fast and comfy , untill the head gasket went ... not a simple or cheap repair ...... strange thing is , the head gasket went on my mistral . instead of having to skim the head and look for a warped head etc , was a relatively simple replacement because the head is cast iron instead of alloy

26-09-2010, 10:42	#1
Invicta Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South West J9 M5 Vehicle: Mk1 Mav 2.4 & Mitsi J26 Posts: 39	General info to help me decide I've been offered a K reg Maverick at a very good price but I don't have a clue about thems other than by looking on Wikipedia. I've currently got a diesel Mitsi Mk2 Pajero 2.5 and a very rare petrol Mitsi J26Jeep so please excuse my ignorance about these Fords/Nissans. I would use it mainly on road but as I work on a number of estates the occassional light work on grassland would be required. I won't be pulling any heavy trailers, etc. Any help about parts, insurance, reliability, strengths and weaknesses would be much appreciated to help me decide whether to get the Maverick and get rid of the Pajero. Many thanks, Bernard

26-09-2010, 10:48	#2
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	HI Bernard. if you alreay own 4x4's, your half way there. The Mavericks/terranos are pretty straight forward. You dont need advice checking gearbox/4x4, and the engine is very robust. Look for coolant leak at the front of the head, bubbling in the expansion tank, look for smoke-colour is important. power wise if sluggish, check the banjo filter in the pump. check the air filter-these cars are quite sensitive if the filte risnt right. the oil filters can sometimes not fit right, have a look, easy to see, they weep oil if not dealed. Fuel filter an easy one, again, cheap filters dont fit right and let air in, check its tight but not too tight (or youll struggle to get it off) worn bushes, drop links and front shocks common, check for rust under the front wheel arches towards the cabin, hard to see but it sets in where the mud gets stuck, same at the back. sills - again common at the back near the rear arch. thats about it, everything else is no different to any other car. good luck!

26-09-2010, 11:21	#3
Invicta Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South West J9 M5 Vehicle: Mk1 Mav 2.4 & Mitsi J26 Posts: 39	Clivvy, Many thanks for such a quick, friendly and helpful reply. I'm going to take your list and tick them off then decide what to do. I've had a look on the Milners web site and the common parts are about the same cost as those for the Pajero and the insurance quotes aren't making my wallet beg for mercy. I'll keep you posted and send my £10 subscription through if I go ahead, Bernard

27-09-2010, 18:20	#4
Invicta Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South West J9 M5 Vehicle: Mk1 Mav 2.4 & Mitsi J26 Posts: 39	I used the check list and decided to go for it. Apart from requiring 2 tyres and a rear offside light that needs wiring properly it looks good to go. When it was first fired up there was a drop of oil that burnt off but that stopped after a few minutes and was, we think, caused by a slight spillage when it was last topped up. Drove it back home over 40 miles last night and was impressed it certainly has more go than my old 2.5 Pajero! Another new subscriber. Bernard

27-09-2010, 18:33	#5
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	welcome to the mad house youll save you £!0 over and over

27-09-2010, 19:29	#6
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	awesome, well done that man!

27-09-2010, 19:43	#7
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	welcome to the club, i was going to chip in earlier but clivy said all there was to say

27-09-2010, 20:30	#8
11redrex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia. Buh. Vehicle: 1997 LWB Maverick 2.7TDi Posts: 1,377	Welcome Invicta, the tenner membership is worth it's weight in gold. If you can't find the answer to any problems in a search, just ask - there's no such thing as a stupid question - and someone will be along with the answer

27-09-2010, 21:57	#14
Stuarty Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: scotland Vehicle: Nissan Mistral 2.7td Posts: 225	I agree the shogun is a better machine to drive my dads had two and they are way better to drive than the terrano the seats in the terrano are awful aswell.

27-09-2010, 22:02	#15
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	well , ive had a shogun .... 2.8 intercooler turbo ...yep was very fast and comfy , untill the head gasket went ... not a simple or cheap repair ...... strange thing is , the head gasket went on my mistral . instead of having to skim the head and look for a warped head etc , was a relatively simple replacement because the head is cast iron instead of alloy